Exp. Associate, Cyber Risk & Compliance

BDO USA•McLean, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Experienced Associate for our Data & Information Governance team. BDO is a go-to firm for multi-national companies to meet their complex cyber, data protection, and compliance needs. Leveraging our global network, expertise, and technology, our professionals deploy a client centric, agile approach to work seamlessly and efficiently to identify, mitigate and manage risk within client organizations. Our professionals work with clients to implement holistic data governance programs that can adapt to global data protection requirements and obligations while aligning them to their business strategies. Professionals will support client engagements related to data and information governance, data handling, and information protection practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology, required
Two (2) or more years of experience in a data or information governance related field (e.g., information security, IT, or data privacy), required
One (1) or more years experience leading stakeholder interviews and documenting business and technical processes, required
Six (6) months or more experience conducting data mapping, control assessments, or information governance reviews, required
Six (6) months or more experience with SDLC delivery models, specifically working within them in blended resource pools (i.e. client resources, BDO resources, and third-party vendors), required
Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders, required
Experience assessing data classification, access controls, data sharing, and retention practices, required
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, required
Demonstrated consulting, interpersonal and client relationships skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to identify issues and anomalies through review of supporting information
Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience in a client-facing professional services environment, preferred
Other certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), preferred
Experience with scanning tools, such as Microsoft Purview, Varonis, preferred
Experience with ServiceNow, JIRA, and other project management and ticketing tools, preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in client interviews with data owners, data stewards, and other stakeholders to document data governance processes, data flows, and control activities
Conducts assessments of client privacy and data governance programs using established frameworks, regulations, and data governance standards, including DAMA-based concepts and practices
Works with data mapping exercises to identify data creation, storage, access, transmission, sharing, and retention practices
Reviews data handling practices against established data governance, security, and records management best practices
Assesses data classification processes and data asset classification requirements across client environments
Reviews CASB logs and reporting to identify potential policy violations, data exposure trends, and anomalous data sharing activity and makes recommendations based on findings
Assesses security controls related to data access, retention, sharing, and protection across collaboration platforms and repositories and makes recommendations based on findings
Pulls and analyzes metadata and access reports from SharePoint and Microsoft Teams and makes recommendations based on findings
Generates and reviews reports (e.g., Netskope, Purview) to support assessments of data movement, access, and policy compliance
Assesses data sharing practices to identify inappropriate access, external exposure, and governance control gaps
Records and assesses compliance with data retention requirements, access controls, and information handling standards
Identifies remediation opportunities and develops practical recommendations for control enhancement and process improvement
Drafts policies, standards, procedures, and process documentation aligned with governance objectives and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Prepares project documentation, findings summaries, status updates, and client deliverables
Presents findings, risks, and recommendations to management-level client stakeholders
Tracks project activities, findings, dependencies, and status updates in JIRA
Collaborate with internal engagement teams and client stakeholders to support project execution and timely delivery
Supports multiple client engagements while maintaining quality, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
Communicate status, issues, and priorities to client stakeholders and leadership.
Ability to travel up to 20%, required
Other duties as assigned